Castlemartyr GAA News Feed
Match Time Again!
It’s almost match time again with the competitive season set to get underway this coming weekend when Castlemartyr footballers are doubly involved.
First up on Saturday afternoon, it’s a trip to Carraig na bhFear for the opening game in the junior football League – division 1. – Never an easy place to visit, Carraig’ are bidding for three in a row success in this competition, having been the outstanding league team over the past few years. It’s a 2.30pm start and of course, is the club’s first game under the much talked about new football rules. The very experienced Pa O’Driscoll of Bride Rovers will take charge of what should be an interesting hour. Next fixture is our first home game against Erin’s Own on March 2nd.
Under 21 Championship
On this Sunday, our Under 21 footballers make their bow in the championship, when they meet Glenville at Paddy Walsh Memorial Park at 2pm. With home advantage, hopefully there will be good support for the reds in what will be a testing assignment against a Glenville side that defeated Aghada yesterday in their preliminary round game. The Under 21 championship is straight knock out this season, with the winners moving to the semi final a week later. Our best wishes go with the team.
Fixture Planner
Many supporters like to see what lies ahead – so here is a summary of all three league competitions with non stop action, alternating between football and hurling over the next few months.
Intermediate Hurling Div 5.
- 09 MAR Ballyhea (H)
- 23 MAR Ballygarvan (H)
- 06 APR Aghabullogue (A)
- 19 APR Erin’s Own (A)
- 04 MAY Milford (H)
- 18 MAY Dungourney (H)
- 31 MAY Midleton (A)
- 15 JUN Kilbrittain (H)
- 29 JUN Mayfield (A)
Junior Hurling League Div 1 Fixtures
- 22 FEB V Carrignavar (A)
- 09 MAR V Cloyne (H)
- 23 MAR V Sars (A)
- 06 APR V Carrigtwohill (H)
- 20 APR V Midleton (A)
- 04 MAY V Cobh (H)
- 18 MAY V Bride Rovers (A)
Junior Football League Div. 1
- 15 FEB V Carrignavar (A)
- 02 MAR V Eirns Own (H)
- 16 MAR V O’Neills (A)
- 30 MAR V Lisgoold (H)
- 13 APR V Youghal (A)
- 27 APR V Carrigtwohill (H)
- 11 MAY V Midleton (A)
Fitzgibbon Cup Semi Finals
Best of luck to Ciarán in tomorrow’s Fitzgibbon Cup semi final as he lines out with MTU against UL in Mallow at 8pm in a much anticipated encounter, which begins at 8pm. The game will be shown live on TG4 youtube channel, as will the first semi final between UCC and DCU in Carlow which starts at 6.30pm also tomorrow. The Final is listed for this coming weekend.
Membership Bundles
Please help your club by registering with our membership bundles again this season – see the information on today’s earlier post. You can link onto the Castlemartyr GAA website to process your membership or contact any committee member. We ask all club members to link with their usual contacts please.
In The Community
Lost happening locally in our community and these events may be of interest to many.- A new badminton club starts in Castlemartyr tomorrow evening – all welcome – info to follow.-
Castlemartyr Community Council are hosting a Table Quiz at Clifford’s Bar on Saturday week February 22nd at 8pm – info to follow.- Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race takes place on Wed April 16th (note new start time 7.45pm) entries now open – info to follow.
Looking Further Ahead
Finally a date for our club diary Sunday March 16th – on the eve of St Patrick’s Day – will see our club medals presentation night at Clifford’s Bar, when we will present the victorious panels with the East Cork JAFC, Under 21 East Cork and County Medals.
